
Also called a corn plant, mass cane is a popular plant for sprucing up an office or home. This plant ranked number one in NASA’s tests for removing formadehyde. Just be sure to keep your azaleas misted, as they prefer a humid environment and moist soil.

AzaleaĪzaleas, in addition to being a pretty flower to add color to your home, can help improve indoor air by absorbing formaldehyde. Similar to snake plants, gerbera daisies are known for their ability to absorb airborne compounds and produce oxygen at night, which may help those who suffer from sleep apnea, according to the Lung Institute. Gerbera daisy was found by NASA to be the most effective plant in removing benzene from the air. Their large leaves absorb more material from the air, which is then converted either into nutrients for the plant or compounds for the soil, according to SF Gate. Looking for a slightly larger plant to make your air cleaner? Rubber plants can take a lot of neglect, so they’re not as difficult to care for as some other plants.
